Texas Tech Loses Another Basketball Guard to Transfer Portal

Freshman Jaylen Petty will enter the transfer portal with a 'Do Not Contact' designation.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 6:33pm

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The Texas Tech basketball team is set to undergo another roster shakeup, as freshman guard Jaylen Petty has announced he will enter the transfer portal. Petty, who just completed his first season with the Red Raiders, will do so with a 'Do Not Contact' designation, meaning other programs cannot directly recruit him.

Why it matters

Texas Tech has seen significant roster turnover in recent years, with multiple key players leaving the program via the transfer portal. This latest departure continues that trend and highlights the challenges the Red Raiders face in maintaining roster stability and continuity as they look to build on their recent success.

The details

Petty, a 6-foot-2 guard, played in 31 games for Texas Tech this past season, averaging 3.5 points and 1.3 rebounds per contest. His decision to enter the transfer portal with a 'Do Not Contact' label suggests he is looking for a fresh start at a new program, though the reasons behind his departure are not entirely clear.

  • Jaylen Petty announced his intention to enter the transfer portal on April 8, 2026.

The players

Jaylen Petty

A 6-foot-2 freshman guard who played in 31 games for Texas Tech during the 2025-26 season, averaging 3.5 points and 1.3 rebounds per game.

Texas Tech

The men's basketball program at Texas Tech University, located in Lubbock, Texas, which has seen significant roster turnover in recent years with multiple players entering the transfer portal.

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The takeaway

Texas Tech's latest transfer portal departure highlights the ongoing challenges the program faces in maintaining roster stability and continuity, as they look to build on their recent success and compete at a high level in the Big 12 Conference.